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Post by backseatofmymind on Apr 6, 2013 9:05:12 GMT -5
It's a grower for sure.
Be interesting to see if this is the album opener or not.
Anybody know if the single artwork floating around is legit or fan-made?
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Post by jeffrey on Apr 6, 2013 9:10:45 GMT -5
First of all, I like the direction their sound has taken; it's not the generic Oasis/Noel output, but I don't really care for Liam's vocal, as it sounds VERY nasally.
Secondly, I am aware that someone has stated this is the single, however if so, it's a mistake. It's not a commercial song. It has a 44 second instrumental and a minute instrumental, dialogue driven outro.
I don't desire commercially driven tracks (was more interested in Noel's album with The Amorphous Androgynous than NGHFB). I've heard enough of the derivative, albeit great standard singalong tunes, but if Beady Eye's management want to make some money, they wouldn't choose Flick of the Finger as the lead single of their "comeback".
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Post by thedon on Apr 6, 2013 9:13:37 GMT -5
Can't believe I'm saying this but I think I'd actually prefer it with a different singer.
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Post by Lennon2217 on Apr 6, 2013 9:20:25 GMT -5
I'm willing to wager if/when asked, that even Noel Gallagher would say this is a crackling tune and he will commend them for pushing forwards.
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Post by thedon on Apr 6, 2013 9:21:43 GMT -5
It's alright yeah. Looking forward to hearing it in higher quality.
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Post by alwaysnow on Apr 6, 2013 9:22:26 GMT -5
It reminds me of a period of time in music late 80s when some bands eschewed traditional/routine songs and instead created pieces evocative of moods and feelings. It takes balls to move away from the expected. Bingo! This is it! That's what I've always felt with some of Liam's songs, and I think there is where Flick of the Finger succeeds. |
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Post by matt on Apr 6, 2013 9:23:56 GMT -5
STOP PRESS! BREAKING NEWS!
'LIAM, ANDY & GEM FINALLY STOP TRYING TO BE THE BEATLES!'
I like the song. Nothing spectacular for me, but its a start and we can all breathe a sigh of relief. The varied influences are there but it's not pathetically derivative like Different Gear.
The brass is very cool, bringing the song into the 21st century. As much as I'm not a fan, sounds like the sort of thing Mark Ronson might do or Adele in one of her songs.
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Post by thedon on Apr 6, 2013 9:24:22 GMT -5
The truth is though, they're never gonna have any more hits cos Liam's voice is too offputting.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2013 9:24:31 GMT -5
Can't believe I'm saying this but I think I'd actually prefer it with a different singer. You're entitled to your opinion of course but who do you think could sing this and do a better job? In my opinion, two things stop this song from being a fail... Liam's voice and the brass section, without these two, this song would be forgettable. This kind of song is perfect for Liam imo |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2013 9:25:28 GMT -5
STOP PRESS! BREAKING NEWS! 'LIAM, ANDY & GEM FINALLY STOP TRYING TO BE THE BEATLES!'  |
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Post by RocketMan on Apr 6, 2013 9:29:09 GMT -5
STOP PRESS! BREAKING NEWS! 'LIAM, ANDY & GEM FINALLY STOP TRYING TO BE THE BEATLES!' yes! and thats what i really wanted them to do, to create their own identity. great great surprise |
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Post by thedon on Apr 6, 2013 9:29:36 GMT -5
Can't believe I'm saying this but I think I'd actually prefer it with a different singer. You're entitled to your opinion of course but who do you think could sing this and do a better job? In my opinion, two things stop this song from being a fail... Liam's voice and the brass section, without these two, this song would be forgettable. This kind of song is perfect for Liam imo Richard Ashcroft? I'm just really surprised at how thin he sounds. The 'glean' at 1:06 is horribly nasal. |
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Post by aaronon on Apr 6, 2013 9:35:26 GMT -5
Someone just tweeted Steve Lillywhite "should we blame different gear still speeding on Steve Lillywhite".
Steve replied "no. Definitely Not".
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Post by mimmihopps on Apr 6, 2013 9:38:29 GMT -5
Hopefully they've finally found their own sound with their second album.
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Post by Lennon2217 on Apr 6, 2013 9:40:29 GMT -5
Someone just tweeted Steve Lillywhite "should we blame different gear still speeding on Steve Lillywhite". Steve replied "no. Definitely Not". I can't blame Lillywhite either. He probably did exactly what was asked from him. He is a rather straight forward producer for the most part. I wouldn't expect anything really challenging creatively. I could be wrong though. I think the lack of critical and commercial success of DGSS, pushed the band to try something grander. That is a good thing. Exciting times ahead. |
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Post by The Chief on Apr 6, 2013 9:50:54 GMT -5
Nice song, a bit slow (I thought it would go off at some point). The first thing that came to my mind though is TRUMPETS!!
The end of the song is ironically fitting with the whole North Korea thing that's going on.
I wonder why Liam's voice always has to be hidden in the mix that way?
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Post by Lennon2217 on Apr 6, 2013 9:53:43 GMT -5
Time to give this song the "driving test". Just made a mix CD featuring Flick Of The Finger as the opening track. The mix is titled "Awesome Mix #6". Do you approve Hans Gruber? |
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Post by The Chief on Apr 6, 2013 9:55:49 GMT -5
Ha ha ha! I do that too!  |
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Post by bestwick8 on Apr 6, 2013 10:02:40 GMT -5
Any download links yet?
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Post by Regi on Apr 6, 2013 10:03:53 GMT -5
I'm willing to wager if/when asked, that even Noel Gallagher would say this is a crackling tune and he will commend them for pushing forwards. I was just thinking the same. I bet Noel loves it. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2013 10:05:05 GMT -5
Time to give this song the "driving test". Just made a mix CD featuring Flick Of The Finger as the opening track. The mix is titled "Awesome Mix #6". Do you approve Hans Gruber? no good. it's got to be on a maxell cassette tape  if you need one i think i have it.... it's in a god-damn floor safe.... in the fuckin' master bedroom, under the god-damn floor board in a god-damn motherfuckin' floor safe!! |
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Post by Hans Gruber on Apr 6, 2013 10:05:47 GMT -5
Time to give this song the "driving test". Just made a mix CD featuring Flick Of The Finger as the opening track. The mix is titled "Awesome Mix #6". Do you approve Hans Gruber? FUCK YEAH!!!  Rahad Jackson fucking loves it.....  God bless. |
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Post by defmaybe00 on Apr 6, 2013 10:11:40 GMT -5
Definitely not, but maybe this was the most radio-friendly song on the album or maybe like with DGSS, beady eye will mess the single up again like they did with releasing Bring The Light first... but maybe this was an incident like the Radio, which played Beatles & Stones. so we should just wait for an official Single anouncment, before we are talking about messing up the singles. i'm disappointed by the fans, who are always waiting for the BIG chorus. let them go experimental! i think its refreshing, taht they leave the path of the past and try new structures and leave that "intro - verse- chorus- verse - brdige - solo - chorus" stuff behind them. You can experiment and put a chorus into a song!! When I hear this i like it yeah,but it's like you're waiting for something,wait over and over,but nothing happens,I miss something you know? It's like an unfinished song...this is what I think |
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Post by kris123 on Apr 6, 2013 10:13:50 GMT -5
Unbelievable tune! Simply massive. Sitek is genius
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2013 10:16:05 GMT -5
Time to give this song the "driving test". Just made a mix CD featuring Flick Of The Finger as the opening track. The mix is titled "Awesome Mix #6". Do you approve Hans Gruber? FUCK YEAH!!! Rahad Jackson fucking loves it..... God bless. in my opinion @ 0:17 was a big clue that the evening wasn't going to go particularly well.  god bless. |
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